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How Dhirendra Kumar Transformed Jharkhand’s Forests, Silk Industry and Rural Economy

3 November 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Retired IFS officer of 1983 batch Jharkhand cadre, Dhirendra Kumar transformed forest management, curbed illegal mining, and built Jharcraft into a livelihood...

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Dr. Samit Sharma on AI in Welfare Delivery: Why Technology Must Serve People, Not Replace Them

2 November 2026

Pallavi Priya

“AI should decide faster, never finally,” says Dr. Samit Sharma, a 2004-batch Rajasthan cadre IAS officer,...

GPSC Dreams Beyond Failure Kailash Rajgor

Beyond Headlines

8.5 Years, 6 Attempts, 3 Interviews & One Unfinished Dream - A Story of Kailash Rajgor Every Aspirant Must Read

2 November 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

From navigating conservative social norms and motherhood to balancing public service with an eight-year-long...

Features

India’s Per-Capita Emissions Argument: A Case for Climate Justice or an Excuse for Inaction?

2 November 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

The article, written by P. Sesh Kumar, former Former Director General, CAG of India, examines India’s...

Change Makers

How IPS Officer Gaurav Rai Made Trust Central to the Fight Against Naxalism

1 November 2026

Pallavi Priya

IPS officer Gaurav Rai explains how community engagement, development, rehabilitation and police welfare...

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40 Villas, Government Concessions and APO: Why IAS Shikhar Agrawal Faces Calls for a CBI-ED Probe

30 October 2026

Who Was Ex-IAS Syed Munir Hoda? Former TN Election Chief and Chennai Metro’s First Chairman Dies at 76

29 October 2026

Why Are IAS, IPS and IFS Officers Opting for VRS in Uttarakhand? 3 Forest Officers Seek Early Retirement in Three Years

28 October 2026

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Rahul Navin: The Tax Expert Who Rose to Lead India's Enforcement Directorate

30 October 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Anurag Garg IPS: The Officer Leading India’s Fight Against Drug Trafficking

29 October 2026

Bhakti Kothari

Five years after Kargil, India sent its cricketing heroes to Pakistan where terrorism posed a deadly threat. The man guarding them, former Special Director of Intelligence Bureau, Mr. Yashovardhan Azad, reveals what all went behind the scenes during that crucial tour.

Trust No One, Said His Instinct in Pakistan

28 October 2026

Sharad Gupta

Bureaucracy News

After 17 Prisoners Escape from Theni Jail, Tamil Nadu Forms J K Tripathy Panel to Review Security

3 November 2026

IAS IPS Officers Deputation Changes 2026

Centre Extends IAS Brij Mohan Mishra’s Tenure, Repatriates IPS Rajesh Kumar from CRPF

3 November 2026

Rajasthan High Court Gives State 15 Days to Decide on Promotion of Four Non-RAS Officers to IAS

3 November 2026

Who Is CK Anil? 1991-Batch IAS Officer Takes Charge as Bihar Education ACS, Raises Hopes of Major Reforms

2 November 2026

ED Assistant Director Disproportionate Assets Case

Retired IPS Officer PV Sunil Kumar Seeks ED Probe into Alleged ₹2,011.72-Crore Ind-Barath Bank Fraud

2 November 2026

Pooja Kumari appeals to Samrat Chaudhary

“Please Let Me See My Daughter”: Wife of Bihar IPS Officer Bhanu Pratap Singh Faints, Appeals to CM Samrat for Help

2 November 2026

PSU News

CONCOR Q2 FY27 Results: Net Profit Falls 6.8% to ₹353 Crore, Board Declares ₹1.90 Interim Dividend

2 November 2026

PNB Bank Scam: Farmers Allege ₹22 Crore FD Fraud in Greater Noida, Protest Outside Bank

2 November 2026

MOIL Q2 FY27 Results: Revenue Rises 12.12% to ₹370 Crore, Declares ₹2.20 Interim Dividend

2 November 2026

NFL Appoints Sandhya Batra as Head of Bathinda Unit, Strengthens Leadership with Extensive Technical Expertise

2 November 2026

NHPC Appoints IFS Debendra Dalai as Chief Vigilance Officer, Brings Over 27 Years of Administrative Experience

2 November 2026

Petronet LNG Q2 FY27 Results: Net Profit at ₹1,235 Crore, Board Declares ₹7 Interim Dividend

2 November 2026

GRSE Signs ₹32,000 Crore Contract with Indian Navy to Build Five Next Generation Corvettes

2 November 2026

NBCC Expands Global Presence with New Australia Office, Targets Infrastructure and EPC Projects

2 November 2026

Defence News

UPSC CDS I 2026 Final Result Declared: Lohitaksh Mahajan Tops All Three Academies; Check Top 10 Merit Lists

3 November 2026

GRSE Signs ₹32,000 Crore Contract with Indian Navy to Build Five Next Generation Corvettes

2 November 2026

IAF Chief Ashutosh Dixit Reveals These 4 Priorities After Taking Charge

2 November 2026

Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026: Indian, Indonesian Special Forces Conduct Drone Surveillance Drills

2 November 2026

Judiciary News

Rajasthan High Court Gives State 15 Days to Decide on Promotion of Four Non-RAS Officers to IAS

3 November 2026

Supreme Court Cancels IPS Officer Srinath Mahadev’s Anticipatory Bail in Karnataka Lokayuktha Corruption Case

2 November 2026

NEET PG 2026: Supreme Court Questions NBEMS Over Hidden Question Papers

2 November 2026

Ram Mandir Donation Theft: Supreme Court Allows Petitioners To Assist Magistrate

2 November 2026

CSR News

Petronet LNG Wins ‘Excellence in Public Health Initiatives’ Award at Asia Social Impact & Sustainability Awards 2026

1 November 2026

CMPDIL Signs MoA with Nidhi Samriddhi Foundation to Promote Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Jharkhand

30 October 2026

MCL Signs MoU to Provide ₹3.20 Crore for Multipurpose Community Hall in Anugola Under CSR

29 October 2026

NALCO Foundation Signs MoU to Sponsor 21 Odisha Youths for Three-Year Nursing Diploma

28 October 2026

Opinion

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India’s Per-Capita Emissions Argument: A Case for Climate Justice or an Excuse for Inaction?

Indian Masterminds Bureau

Features

India’s Cities Have Smart Technology. Do Their Municipalities Have Enough Power to Govern?

Bhakti Kothari

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Beyond Bureaucracy

How Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed governance, delivery and India’s global standing

21 September 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

From last-mile governance and women’s empowerment to infrastructure and cultural renewal, PM Modi’s leadership...

How the New Criminal Laws Are Rewiring India's Justice System

23 August 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

In Two Years' Journey of New Laws, How Haryana Placed First in The Country, Scoring 95.21/100 in Imp...

“The Goal Is More Than Food Production”: Atish Chandra on the Future of Indian Agriculture

22 August 2026

Indian Masterminds Bureau

India’s agriculture strategy is shifting from simply increasing production to raising farmers’ incomes...

UPSC Stories

He Taught Students to Meet Expenses. Today, Sachin Bhadouria is a Scientist ‘B’ at CWPRS

30 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Sachin Bhadouria overcame financial challenges and a Hindi-medium background to secure AIR 2 in a UPSC...

A Photograph of His Mother Accompanied Vishwas Jhargad to the UPSC Interview, Where His Dream Came Closer

29 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

Vishwas Vijay Jhargad lost both parents as a child. With his family's support, he secured AIR 145 in...

‘Dreams Don’t Change Lives, Daily Habits Do’: IA&AS Officer Lokesh Datal on UPSC and Discipline

24 October 2026

Muskan Khandelwal

IA&AS officer Lokesh Datal shares his UPSC journey, clearing the exam in his fourth attempt, building...

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Odisha IPS Officer Calls for Accountability, Says Indians’ Conduct Abroad Could Affect Visa Policies

1 June 2026

‘Visa Rules Getting Tougher’: IPS Officer Arun Bothra Warns Against Indians’ ‘Uncouth’ Behaviour Abr...

IIT Roorkee Alumnus and IFS Officer Himanshu Tyagi Explains Why Tigers Sleep 16–20 Hours a Day

9 May 2026

“Tigers Understand Calorie Math Better Than Humans,” Says 2020-Batch IFoS Officer Himanshu Tyagi

“We Will Pay a Heavy Price”: IFS Officer Warns as Bengaluru Faces Unusual Heat

28 April 2026

Bengaluru Heatwave Sparks Concern as IFS Officer Flags Deforestation and Urbanisation Impact

Book Reviews

The Mirror and the Map_ India’s Census (1)

Counting a Nation: India’s Census, the Politics of Legibility and the Challenges of Census 2027

31 October 2026

Dr. Sanjeev Chopra

From colonial enumeration to Census 2027, C. Chandramouli’s book explores how India’s census has shaped...

The War Diary of Asha-San: Bharati Sahay’s INA Journey

24 October 2026

Yauvanika Chopra

Discover Lt Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay Chaudhry’s wartime diary, her meeting with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose,...

Can AI Bridge the Opportunity Gap? IAS Officer Dr. Manish Ranjan Explores the Answer in His New Book

19 October 2026

Ayodhya Prasad Singh

In AI for Everyone, IAS officer Dr. Manish Ranjan explores how artificial intelligence can bridge gaps...

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